• The convenience of One ID login for access to ten exchanges, namely Bursa Malaysia Securities (Bursa Malaysia), Singapore Exchange (SGX), Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) and New York Stock Exchange MKT LLC (NYSE MKT LLC).
• A single trading limit for ten stock exchanges.
• Availability to select trade settlements in MYR or Foreign Traded Currencies at the point of trade execution at the Order Pad, with indicative foreign currencies exchange rates readily displayed for your convenience.
• Allowing the trade and management of your trading account in real time from anywhere in the world.
• Higher purchasing power of up to 3 times multiple on cash and 2 times multiple on share value pledged as collateral, including selected foreign shares.
• Real-time portfolio management and client summary.
• Availability of Good-Till-Date trading feature.
• Availability of real-time market data subscription for foreign shares.
• Exclusive access to CGS Research website with comprehensive coverage of regional equities, economics and fix income reports.

The enhanced CGS iTrade offers price feeds of eight stock exchanges on one share trading platform. To give you the competitive advantage of making better and faster-informed decision, real-time market data is now available for subscription for the following Exchanges:

• SGX
• HKEX
• NYSE
• NASDAQ
• NYSE MKT LLC

To subscribe, simply perform the following steps:

• Login to CGS iTrade
• Select Subscriptions
• Choose New Subscription
• Select and check on the Exchange(s) you wish to subscribe
• Read the Terms & Conditions and click on I Accept the Agreement Above
• Select Packages(s)
• Click Add to Cart
• Click on Checkout
• Perform Online Payment with your preferred bank (CIMB Clicks / M2U / FPX)

Once you receive an email notification which confirms your subscription, you will be able to view real-time market data upon re-login at CGS iTrade.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Subscription period is based on calendar month. For example, the subscription of one month package activated on the 15th August 2011 is only valid for the end of the calendar month, ie 31st August 2011.
To learn more about Market Data Subscription, click here.

Alternatively, you may email your enquiries to [email protected] or contact our Customer Service Representatives at +603 2635 8686.

There are a few ways to open a CGS iTrade Online Trading Account:

1. For non-existing CGS iTrade clients, please download and print the following forms:

• Individual Account Application Form or Corporate Account Application Form
• General Terms & Conditions and Risk Disclosure Statement
• W-8BEN Form (Individual)
• W-8BEN-E Form (Corporate)

Then complete & sign these forms in the presence of our Dealer’s Representatives.

Note: In addition to the above forms, you will be required to open a Central Depository System (“CDS”) account. The CDS forms from Bursa Depository Sdn Bhd are available at our CGS iTrade, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. branches nationwide. To locate your nearest branch, please click here.

2. If you are an existing CGS iTrade Online Trading Account client with facility to trade in Bursa Malaysia only, but is interested to start trading in Foreign Stock Exchanges such as SGX, HKEX, SSE, SZSE, SET, IDX, NYSE, NASDAQ and NYSE MKT LLC, please download and print the following forms:

• Online Non-Ringgit Securities Trading Application Form
• General Terms & Conditions
• W-8BEN Form

Then complete & sign these forms in the presence of our Dealer’s Representatives at any of our branches located near you.

3. If you are an existing CGS iTrade Singapore [SG] Cross Border Trading client who wishes to continue trading in Foreign Stock Exchanges such as SGX, HKEX, SSE, SZSE, SET, IDX, NYSE, NASDAQ and NYSE MKT LLC via CGS iTrade Malaysia [MY], please register via the following steps:

• Login with your existing CGS iTrade [MY] online User ID and Password at here.
• Click  and select <Non-Ringgit Securities Equity Online Registration>
• Read, understand and agree to the Terms & Conditions.
• Click  to continue 
• One you have accepted the Online Non-Ringgit Terms & Conditions at CGS iTrade, your Non-Ringgit facility will be activated within an hour.

To start trading, you have to be a registered CGS iTrade user with an approved Online Trading Account with CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Once your account is activated, you can start transacting your shares in Bursa Malaysia, SGX, HKEX, SSE, SZSE, SET, IDX, NYSE, NASDAQ and NYSE MKT LLC immediately.

We offer 2 trading options:

1. Online trading via CGS iTrade.

• View the Online Demo for a step-by-step guide.

or

2. Offline trading via phone order placement. You can do so by contacting:

• Your dedicated Dealer's Representative or respective Central Dealing Team
• Malaysia Night Desk Dealer Support at +603 2635 8585 (for NYSE, NASDAQ & NYSE MKT LLC night markets).
  

   

At CGS iTrade, you can transfer funds from a selected banking account to your Trust Account or Multi Currency Trust Account (MCTA) maintained at CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn.Bhd.

To make an eDeposit to your Trust Account (MYR only):

• Login to CGS iTrade
• Select eServices
• Click on eDeposit(NEW)
• Click on Online Cash Deposit button
• Select your preferred bank
• Key in deposit amount and click Confirm button
• Key in your trading pin number
• Complete the transaction at the selected bank’s internet banking website (CIMB Clicks/ Maybank2U/ FPX)
• View your deposit status at screen.

To make a foreign currency deposit to your MCTA, please contact your Dealer’s Representative or the Central Dealing Team to obtain an available MCTA number for remittance purposes.

At CGS iTrade, settlement of your outstanding contracts for all ten exchanges is easily available to you via eSettlement. The available payment modes are:

• Setting off your outstanding contact amount against the Credit Balance in your Trust Account or proceeds from Contra Profit/ Dividend/ Credit Billing
• Direct Online Payment via internet banking of selected banks.

To perform an eSettlement (in MYR only):

• Login to CGS iTrade
• Select eServices
• click eSettlement(NEW)
• Select the contract(s) you wish to settle
• Select payment mode
• Confirm entry to obtain a Reference Number
• View your Settlement Status via Payment History screen.

To perform Foreign Stock Exchange trade settlements in the traded foreign currency, you may contact your Dealer’s Representative or Central Dealing Team to obtain the available Multi Currency Trust Account (MCTA) number before proceeding.

1. What are the new features found in CGS iTrade?

• Single user ID and password login to view and trade in ten exchanges, namely Bursa Malaysia, SGX, HKEX, SSE, SZSE, SET, IDX, NYSE, NASDAQ and NYSE MKT LLC.
• Single trading limit for both Local & Foreign Stock Exchanges.
• Availability to select trade settlements in MYR or Foreign Traded Currencies at the point of trade execution at Order Pad. No subsequent call-in to Dealer’s s Representatives/ Central Dealing Team/ Call Centre is needed to instruct settlement currency of choice.
• Indicative foreign currencies exchange rates readily displayed at the Order Pad for your convenience.
• Real-time portfolio management for foreign shares.
• Availability of real-time market data subscription for foreign shares.
• Availability of Good-Till-Date trading feature.
• Aggregated transactions displayed via Client Summary for foreign shares.
• Multi Currency Trust Account balance displayed in Client Summary.
  
   

2. When will the enhanced Internet Share Trading service be made available on CGS iTrade?

1 August 2011 onwards.


3. Do I need to open a new account again if I have an existing Cross Border Trading account?

No you don’t have to. However, to continue trading in Foreign Stock Exchanges such as SGX, HKEX, SSE, SZSE, SET, IDX, NYSE, NASDAQ and NYSE MKT LLC via the enhanced CGS iTrade platform on 1 August 2011 (Monday) onwards, it is mandatory for you to complete a quick and simple online registration as follows:

• Login with your existing CGS iTrade [MY] online User ID and Password at here.
• Click Other Services and select Non-Ringgit Securities Equity Online Registration
• Read, understand and agree to the Terms & Conditions.
• To continue, click Next
• The Non-Ringgit facility will be activated 1 hour after you have accepted the Online Non-Ringgit Terms & Conditions at CGS iTrade.
   

4. If I am an existing Cross Border Trading client, can I still access to the Cross Border Trading online facility at CGS iTrade [SG]?

Yes, you are still able to access to the CGS iTrade [SG] Cross Border Trading platform until further notice. However, you are not able to execute your transactions at CGS iTrade [SG] Cross Border Trading platform with effect from 30 July 2011(Saturday) 12.00pm (Malaysia Time) onwards. To resume your online Cross Border Trading transactions, kindly go to CGS iTrade [MY] and login with your existing CGS iTrade [MY] User ID and Password to continue trading in Bursa Malaysia, SSGX, HKEX, SSE, SZSE, SET, IDX, NYSE, NASDAQ and NYSE MKT LLC. For further details, kindly refer to Q3 above.

5. If I am an existing CGS iTrade [SG] Cross Border Trading client, what will happen to my pending and good-till-date orders from 30 July 2011 (Saturday) onwards?

Orders which are executed via CGS iTrade [SG] after trading hours on 29 July 2011 (Friday) for SGX & HKEx and/or on 30 July 2011 (Saturday) after 4.00am (Malaysia Time) for NYSE, NASDAQ & NYSE MKT LLC will be considered void. Please re-key in the orders via the enhanced CGS iTrade [MY] platform on 1 August 2011 (Monday).


6. After the Cross Border Trading service has been integrated with the Internet Share Trading service on CGS iTrade [MY] will there be any changes on realised gain/loss for my Bursa shares shown in My Portfolio?

Yes. Realised gain/loss in CGS iTrade [MY] My Portfolio for Bursa shares will be shown in gross amount which excludes brokerage charges, clearing fees & stamp duty with effect from 30 July 2011 (Saturday) 12.00pm (Malaysia Time) onwards. To keep a record of your realised gain/loss of Bursa shares in your current portfolio, kindly extract the data by clicking icon at CGS iTrade [MY] before the above-said period.


7. If I am an existing CGS iTrade [SG] Cross Border Trading client, can I view the Average Purchase Price of my existing foreign shares at CGS iTrade [MY]?

No. However, you can edit your foreign shares Average Purchase Price according to your preference by following the steps below:

• Login with your existing CGS iTrade [MY] online User ID and Password
• Click Portfolio and select Equities Portfolio
• Select counter and click on Details icon.
• Click Edit.
• Select the order, edit Matched Price & Trans. Fee, then click Submit.
  
   

8. Can I view my Multi Currency Trust Account (MCTA) balances via CGS iTrade?

Yes, you can view it at Report > Client Summary.


9. Can I view real-time price quotes and market data of Foreign Stock Exchanges such as SGX, HKEx, SET, IDX, NYSE, NASDAQ and NYSE MKT LLC via CGS iTrade?

Yes, you can view price quotes and market data for all Foreign Stock Exchanges but they are delayed at least 15 minutes. We do offer real-time market data for these 5 Foreign Stock Exchanges through our Market Data packages which you can subscribe to via CGS iTrade.


10. How do I subscribe to real-time market data of SGX, HKEX, SSE, SZSE, SET, IDX, NYSE, NASDAQ and NYSE MKT LLC via CGS iTrade?

You may subscribe to real-time market data of SGX, HKEX, NYSE, NASDAQ and NYSE MKT LLC with the following steps:

• Login to CGS iTrade
• Select Subscription, click New Subscription
• Select and check on the Exchange(s) you wish to subscribe
• Read, understand and agree to the Terms & Conditions
• To continue, click Next
• Select the subscription Package(s) (e.g. 3 Months)
• Upon completion of selection, click Add to cart
• View and confirm cart then click Checkout
• Perform and complete payment at Online Payment with your preferred bank (CIMB Clicks/ Maybank2U/ FPX)
• View your subscription status at Subscription > Current Subscription.

Once you receive an email notification which confirms your subscription, you will be able to view real-time market data upon re-login at CGS iTrade.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Subscription period is calculated based on calendar month. For example, the subscription of one month package activated on the 15th August 2011 will only be available until end of the calendar month, i.e. 31st August 2011.


11. What are the Market Data Subscription fees?

The subscription fees defer with each Exchange. Please login to CGS iTrade and refer to the Package(s) under
(Please note that you will have to declare your status as a professional or non-professional and will be held accountable for all applicable penalties and/or the Exchange fees. There will be no refunds for the balance unused subscription period if you wish to terminate the services prior to the expiry date).


12. If I am an existing CGS iTrade [SG] Cross Border Trading client, what will happen to my existing Market Data Subscription?

You can continue viewing your existing Market Data Subscription until the subscription period ends.


13. What should I do if I have questions on Market Data Subscription?

For further queries or more information, click here, email us at [email protected] or contact our Customer Service Representatives at +603 2635 8686.


14. What does “single trading limit” mean?

Single trading limit means that there is no ratio allocation (e.g.: 60%:40%) between trading in Bursa Malaysia and the Foreign Stock Exchanges. Your trading limit is shared among all six exchanges.


15. Will my trading limit be shown in respective foreign currencies for each Foreign Stock Exchange?

Yes. For example, trading limit in SGD will be shown when executing order for SGX; trading limit in USD for NYSE, NASDAQ & NYSE MKT LLC; and trading limit in HKD for HKEX.


16. Am I able to select my buy and sell trade settlements in MYR or Foreign Traded Currencies at CGS iTrade Buy/Sell Order Pad? Do I need give phone instructions after selecting the options on the Order Pad?

Yes, you will be able to select the settlement option in either Malaysia Ringgit (MYR) or the traded currencies from your Multi Currency Trust Account (MCTA) at the Order Pad. For example, if you have purchased a stock listed in NYSE, you will have the option to select the settlement currency in either MYR or USD. You don’t have to call-in to confirm the settlement instruction.


17. How do I withdraw my foreign currency balances if I maintain my sales proceeds in MCTA or Foreign Currency Account (FCA) at the CGS iTrade Order Pad?

You may email your foreign currency bank account details to your respective Dealer’s Representative or Central Dealing Team. Alternatively, you may also email us at [email protected] to provide us with your withdrawal instructions.


18. Who should I contact to place my phone orders in US markets?

You may contact our Malaysia Night Desk Dealer Support at +603 2635 6888 to place your phone orders in the NYSE, NASDAQ & AMEX night markets.


19. Is short selling allowed for Foreign Stock Exchanges?

No, short selling is not allowed in SSGX, HKEX, SSE, SZSE, SET, IDX, NYSE, NASDAQ and NYSE MKT LLC. You will be notified with an error message when short selling is attempted.


20. Can I sell shares in odd lots for Foreign Stock Exchanges such as SGX, HKEX, SSE, SZSE, SET, IDX, NYSE, NASDAQ and NYSE MKT LLC on CGS iTrade?

No, you would have to call your respective Dealer’s Representative, Central Dealing Team or the Malaysia Night Desk Dealer Support (for NYSE, NASDAQ & NYSE MKT LLC night markets only) to execute your odd lot buy and sell orders.